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Food scene
Great place close by for drinks, dinner, and horseshoe out back. Bar atmosphere and not suitable for families.
Tustumena Lodge
111 Sterling HighwayGreat place close by for drinks, dinner, and horseshoe out back. Bar atmosphere and not suitable for families.
We love this place for their burger, poutine, beer, and hard seltzer on tap!
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Kenai River Brewing Company
308 Homestead LnWe love this place for their burger, poutine, beer, and hard seltzer on tap!
We love pizza, and this place has a spot in our hearts. Pizza, salads, and brews on tap.
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Pizza Boys
44686 Sterling HwyWe love pizza, and this place has a spot in our hearts. Pizza, salads, and brews on tap.
We are a sucker for their Double Green salad (a twist on Caesar)! Their burgers are delicious as well as their wings. A family-friendly sports bar with plenty of food options!
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Buckets Sports Grill
43960 Sterling HwyWe are a sucker for their Double Green salad (a twist on Caesar)! Their burgers are delicious as well as their wings. A family-friendly sports bar with plenty of food options!
Awesome beer, unique vibe, amazing woodfired pizzas. Their salads are to die for and their outdoor patio is amazing on sunny days.
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St. Elias Brewing
434 Sharkathmi AveAwesome beer, unique vibe, amazing woodfired pizzas. Their salads are to die for and their outdoor patio is amazing on sunny days.
Just talking about Senor Panchos has us salivating. Their biggest secret? They have the BEST burgers in town! Aside from that, their chipotle, mexican rice soup, and fajitas stand out to us. However, we have not been disappointed by any of their food. We think they put a magic spell on all their dishes or something ;)
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Señor Panchos
44096 Sterling HwyJust talking about Senor Panchos has us salivating. Their biggest secret? They have the BEST burgers in town! Aside from that, their chipotle, mexican rice soup, and fajitas stand out to us. However, we have not been disappointed by any of their food. We think they put a magic spell on all their dishes or something ;)
GO ON WEDNESDAY! Wednesday in the park is what our children call a "festival". It feels like that! Amazing food vendors and local goods with live music, a playground, and a beautiful fishing and walking spot. We love Wednesday market and know you will, too!
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Soldotna Creek Park
251 States AveGO ON WEDNESDAY! Wednesday in the park is what our children call a "festival". It feels like that! Amazing food vendors and local goods with live music, a playground, and a beautiful fishing and walking spot. We love Wednesday market and know you will, too!
Their Lance Mackey breakfast and biscuits and gravy make mornings amazing! Our favorite place for breakfast on the peninsula. Aside from that, they have amazing burgers and delicious pizza. Finish it off with a scoop of their ice cream! We are lucky to have Rocky's Cafe out in Kasilof :)
Rocky's Cafe
23480 Sterling HwyTheir Lance Mackey breakfast and biscuits and gravy make mornings amazing! Our favorite place for breakfast on the peninsula. Aside from that, they have amazing burgers and delicious pizza. Finish it off with a scoop of their ice cream! We are lucky to have Rocky's Cafe out in Kasilof :)
Delicious mead--sparkling and non-sparkling alike! As you walk in, you will notice the honey grounds next door! All ingredients are locally sourced and if you have not tried sparkling mead, YOU MUST.
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Sweetgale Meadworks & Cider House
3657 Main StreetDelicious mead--sparkling and non-sparkling alike! As you walk in, you will notice the honey grounds next door! All ingredients are locally sourced and if you have not tried sparkling mead, YOU MUST.
Boardwalk Fish and Chips
4287 Homer Spit RdGreat food with an even better view!
City/town information
Homer is incredible and a must-see. We recommend visiting Fat Olives for pizza, Sweatgale Meadery for a local and unique drinking experience, The Salty Dog Saloon for a world famous bar experience, shopping the Spit, and taking the Danny J over to Halibut Cove.
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Homer
Homer is incredible and a must-see. We recommend visiting Fat Olives for pizza, Sweatgale Meadery for a local and unique drinking experience, The Salty Dog Saloon for a world famous bar experience, shopping the Spit, and taking the Danny J over to Halibut Cove.
Another favorite is Seward, AK. The water is pristine and the wildlife in plenty. We recommend eating at the Seward Brewing Co. and hiking Lowell Point with family or for leisure beauty, Mt. Marathon for those in need of a workout, and Caines Head for the adventurers!
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Seward
Another favorite is Seward, AK. The water is pristine and the wildlife in plenty. We recommend eating at the Seward Brewing Co. and hiking Lowell Point with family or for leisure beauty, Mt. Marathon for those in need of a workout, and Caines Head for the adventurers!
Sightseeing
This is a once-in-a-lifetime sort of experience! Take the Danny J across the bay from Homer to view a tiny, car-less town on the water.
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Halibut Cove
This is a once-in-a-lifetime sort of experience! Take the Danny J across the bay from Homer to view a tiny, car-less town on the water.
This is a fun place to walk around with a few historic houses, a beach access, and a lovely coffee shop "Veronica's".
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Old Town Kenai Park
816 Cook DrThis is a fun place to walk around with a few historic houses, a beach access, and a lovely coffee shop "Veronica's".
A glorious lake with glacial waters. Two different trail options, one for those in need for a workout (the lookout) or the lower trail for family visit and beach fun. Usually pretty windy on the beach, so bring a jacket!
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Skilak Lake
A glorious lake with glacial waters. Two different trail options, one for those in need for a workout (the lookout) or the lower trail for family visit and beach fun. Usually pretty windy on the beach, so bring a jacket!
Easy trails to hike or run with a fun little information center. We love taking jogs to the cabin and the lake :)
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Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
33398 Ski Hill RoadEasy trails to hike or run with a fun little information center. We love taking jogs to the cabin and the lake :)
A fabulous way to hunt or fish in places many will never get the chance to experience. Seeing Alaska from above is amazing, and flying into private spots an unforgettable experiece.
High Adventure Air Charter
38675 Longmere Lk CtA fabulous way to hunt or fish in places many will never get the chance to experience. Seeing Alaska from above is amazing, and flying into private spots an unforgettable experiece.
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Varying weather!
Our location can get windy, but don’t let the wind deter you from beach play! Staying close to the bluff at the beach shelters from the wind and provides a great area for play. You will want to come ready for various climate.
If you are traveling to Homer or Seward, be prepared for cold winds. A windbreaker and/or warm jacket is a must! For our rental, you will want a pair of flip flops, running shoes (if you are not a runner, you just might get the urge on our beach), and rain boots.
*Don't forget suncreen: even when cold, you can still sunburn!